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K971 UBW

1992 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

210,452 mi
Last recorded210,452 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Discovery144,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 UBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 210,452 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier New retainers reccomended (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing removed

Nearside Rear Seat removed by presenter

Offside Front Inner wing removed

Offside Seat removed by presenter

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rigid brake pipes covered

Fail 8 Apr 2019 210,452 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn clevis pin insecure (1.1.15 (b))

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective Parking brake (1.1.18 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier New retainers reccomended (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing removed

Nearside Rear Seat removed by presenter

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner wing removed

Offside Seat removed by presenter

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not within 30cm of body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rigid brake pipes covered

Pass 29 Mar 2018 210,452 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat removed by vehicle presenter , no rear seat time of test

Offside Front headlamp reduced output

Rear number plate small in dimensions

body modified raised and inner wing removal

Fail 26 Mar 2018 210,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth and tape repair (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front headlamp reduced output

Rear number plate small in dimensions

body modified raised and inner wing removal

Pass 29 Jun 2016 210,452 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly reduced light output

Rear number plate import size characters

brake pedal antislip non oe , recommend repairs

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r lower wings recommend covering exposed edges

park brake just met limits

vehicle modernised extensively , inner wings removed , body raised , suspension uprated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 210,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Front headlamp slightly reduced light output

Rear number plate import size characters

brake pedal antislip non oe , recommend repairs

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r lower wings recommend covering exposed edges

park brake just met limits

vehicle modernised extensively , inner wings removed , body raised , suspension uprated

Pass 25 Jun 2015 209,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip

nearside rear tyre cut inner sidewall

rear diff oil leak

rear tailgate outer handle

Pass 27 Jun 2014 208,351 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 207,334 miles

advise front number plate

advise no seats or belts in rear of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2013 207,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front number plate

advise no seats or belts in rear of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2012 205,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 205,415 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 198,638 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle casing missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 192,504 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 192,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 186,255 miles

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

boot floor starting to corrode

o/s/r & n/s/r radius arm to chassis bushes perished

Fail 23 Apr 2007 186,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

a frame ball joint on rear axle has slight play

boot floor starting to corrode

o/s/r & n/s/r radius arm bushes chassis end perished

lower steering colomn bearing has excess play

Pass 18 Apr 2006 178,527 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 178,527 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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K971 UBW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 144,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K971 UBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K971 UBW registered?

K971 UBW is a 1992 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 August 1992.

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